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Infection of the orbital contents caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus or Haemophilus influenzae. It is often caused by the spread of infection from adjacent structures, especially the sinuses. The clinical signs are fever, pain, proptosis, redness, swelling of the lid and orbital tissue and restricted eye movements which may occasionally lead to diplopia and, as the condition worsens, visual acuity decreases. Initial management consists of parenteral antibiotics but surgery may become necessary. See lamina papyracea.

orbital cellulitis

Ophthalmology Acute infection of the tissues of the eye, with potentially serious complications Etiology Bacterial infection, usually an extension from the ethmoid or para-nasal sinuses, regional abscesses, trauma to eye, or foreign object Agents H influenzae, S aureus, S pneumoniae, beta hemolytic streptococci

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